Walgreens Joins Tobacco-21 Move
The drugstore chain will stop selling tobacco products, including vaping devices, to anyone under the age of 21 as of September.
Industry Connections
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast talks with Sonja Hubbard about leadership, employees and being in the industry.
Shipping Containers Find New Life as Convenience Stores
Farm Stores is repurposing the containers into small drive-thru locations amid a focus on sustainability.
California Delays Soda Tax Vote to 2020
The bill’s sponsor didn’t have enough support to continue with the measure but plans to try again next year.
Coca-Cola to Launch Coke Coffee
The new coffee-infused soda packs a caffeine boost to get consumers through the afternoon slump and follows the launch of Orange Vanilla Coke.
OMEGA Press
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $154,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- Thank You for Making the 2024 Jan Vineyard Charity Golf Outing a Success!
- Join the GameChanger July Campaign: Empower Our Youth, Prevent Substance Misuse
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $132,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
NGA News
- NGA Statement on Preliminary Approval of Proposed Credit Card Swipe Fee Settlement
- NGA Foundation Executive Leadership Development Program Strengthens and Empowers Grocery Industry Leaders
- Ensuring Business Transformation to Drive Sales and Profits
- NGA Opposes OCC’s Interim Final Rule Allowing National Banks to Set Interchange Fees Through Third-Party Arrangements
- Balls Food Stores Converts Former Schulte’s To Hen House Market
CSP Fuel News
- How convenience stores can find their signature offering
- Optimus Energy Solutions acquires 52 DC fast-charging stations across South Carolina
- Casey’s sells 41 stores, exits Mississippi
- Food for thought from Timewise, Fischer’s Neighborhood Market leaders
- How Silver Streak Market’s ‘less is more’ approach is a winning ticket

